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Samuel Percy

Samuel Percy (1750–1820) was an Irish-born sculptor mainly working as a wax-modeller in England. He has a unique style, creating three dimensional miniature portraits in coloured wax.

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Samuel Percy

Samuel Percy - Charles James Fox - B2013.16 - Yale Center for British Art

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Name
Samuel Percy
Born
1750
Birthplace
Dublin
Died
1820
Place of death
London, England
Known for
Wax sculptor portraiture
Education
Dublin Society's Schools
Nationality
Ireland
Occupation
sculptor
Fields
portrait

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Samuel Percy (1750–1820) was an Irish-born sculptor mainly working as a wax-modeller in England. He has a unique style, creating three dimensional miniature portraits in coloured wax.

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